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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 11: James Murphy of South Africa after the Cup Semi Final match between Samoa and South Africa on day 3 of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens at DHL Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Cape Town to host streamlined ‘SVNS’ series

Cape Town has been confirmed as one of the eight iconic destinations that comprise SVNS, World Rugby’s revamped and rebranded sevens series.

Tricky Ricky scoops sevens award

Blitzboks star Ricardo Duarttee was among the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series award winners announced on Sunday following a spectacular conclusion to the season in London.

Blitzboks through to Toulouse quarter-finals

The Blitzboks produced another sublime display to claim a convincing victory over the USA and progress to the Toulouse Sevens cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Stylish Blitzboks bounce back

The Blitzboks recovered from opening the Toulouse Sevens with a loss to France when they hammered rivals Fiji on Friday night.

Justin Geduld of South Africa in action during the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 Final match between Australian and South Africa at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, on January 30, 2022. (Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Blitzboks to finish World Series strong

Philip Snyman believes the Blitzboks will benefit from the return of several key experienced playmakers from injury for this weekend’s Toulouse Sevens.

MALAGA, SPAIN - JANUARY 19: Siviwe Soyizwapi of South Africa during the 2022 HSBC Spain Sevens captains photocall session at Malagueta Beach on January 19, 2022 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images)

Soyizwapi hits 50 as Geduld returns for Blitzboks

Siviwe Soyizwapi will make his 50th World Rugby Sevens Series appearance for the Blitzboks in Toulouse next weekend after being named in a bolstered squad welcoming five players back from injury.

The Springbok Women celebrate their Sevens Challenger Series win

Bok Women secure Sevens Series spot

The Springbok Women’s Sevens team have done the double at the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series to secure their spot as core team in the World Sevens Series for next season.

SA crowned Challenger champions

The Springbok Women’s Sevens team were crowned champions of the first World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournament in a cold and wet Stellenbosch on Saturday.

South Africa coach Sandile Ngcobo and South Africa assistant coach Philip Snyman during Day 3 of the 2022 HSBC Cape Town Sevens held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 11 November 2022

Spain shock Blitzboks, NZ go back-to-back

The injury-ravaged Blitzboks suffered a first-ever loss to Spain to finish in 12th place at the Singapore Sevens, while New Zealand extended their lead on the overall standings with back-to-back tournament wins.

Shaun Williams of South Africa runs with the ball during the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 match between United States and South Africa at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, on January 29, 2022. (Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Williams backs young Blitzboks for Singapore revival

Shaun Williams feels the exuberance of youth will help the Blitzboks get back to winning ways when they face New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong at the Singapore Sevens this weekend.